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Novella Italy

Bed & breakfast in Florence, near Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Shared bathroom
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Novella Italy offers a peaceful retreat steps from the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying the smoke-free environment that serves as an ideal base for exploring Florence's treasures.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Bidet
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Maria Novella, a neighborhood in Florence, is home to Novella Italy. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Piazza della Signoria and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Via Guido Monaco 25, Florence, FI, 50144

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Piazza del Duomo - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ponte Vecchio - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Belfiore Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 8 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Social Hub Belfiore - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Arcobaleno - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Haveli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lampredottaio Chiaroni - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Il Gusto Di Xinge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novella Italy

Bed & breakfast near Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Located close to Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Novella Italy has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Novella Italy B&B Florence
Novella Italy B&B
Novella Italy Florence
Novella Italy Florence
Novella Italy Bed & breakfast
Novella Italy Bed & breakfast Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Novella Italy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Novella Italy?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Novella Italy?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Novella Italy located?

Located in Santa Maria Novella, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo are also within 1 mi (2 km). Belfiore Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Fratelli Rosselli Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

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Novella Italy Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 210 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quite noisy, owner was rlly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. Easy check in with good instructions and the facilities were great. Close to the train station and the city and a tram right out side and buses a block away. Would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Grace

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited toilet , shower & lavatory for many guests including toiletries , unsafe in case of fire due to poor , very old locks of doors , no complimentary coffee/tea or snack , overall poor condition for the amount of money being paid .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good.

Easy check in, good location. Everyting is good and clean. Easy to go city center by walking - 15 minutes. And public transports are very close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our unit was clean and comfortable. The bathroom is shared but was kept clean and stocked. There is a tram outside the window but the noise did not bother us. We could walk to anywhere we wanted to go but the tram was there for anyone that would need it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As two young friends travelling we found it perfect for everything we needed. Self check in was convenient and everything was easy to access
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nadine Anje

Disliked: Staff & service
Accomodation was fine, but the loud sounds kept us awake. We tried to address this problem but got blamed by the host instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony Jhen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. It had heating, a comfortable bed, clean towels, and clean sheets. The room itself was quite spacious and comfortable. The only downside was the other guests. I never saw them, so that was fine, but at 6 a.m. on the days I stayed, they were up, opening and closing doors, and walking heavily. It's quite unpleasant when you're trying to rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and spacious room. Super clean bathroom, possibly even over cleaned because there was always a cleaner there! Only two complaints really; it’s quite a long walk to the centre (which we don’t mind because we like to walk) and it’s very noisy from very early in the morning and late at night due to tram station next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Fengchun

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sharing small bathroom is not much fun
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Astrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though the hostess send an email with the instructions, when checking in it was not so obvious how to get in. In fact, some people working there on the building opened the door for us. When I called the hostess, she was kind of rood, instead of explaining kindly again, she kept saying what didnt I understand and if I have read the email with the indications and in a tone like I was bothering her. Then the rest was correct, except there wasnt anything to dry the floor when taking a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Balcony is common with adjacent room

6/10 Okay

Javkhara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For some reason you can’t use kitchen, it should be booked separately. Room seems empty no proper table.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like when you go to Mack Donald's, you don't get what you see in the menu, you get an approximate... So, for the price we payed was OK and the location was also very good but you get another expectation from the pictures you see from the page reservation, that's why I compared with Macdonalds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, spacious room.

By the station so good location but was a little difficult to find. The room was huge and beautiful cannot fault the room apart from it could of had coffee/milk (only had a kettle in the corridor with flavoured tea) only a small negative though. This property is shared bathroom, shared between 3 rooms in total. The bathroom was a good size etc but pleaae be aware that you could have inconsiderate neighbours like we did who where very noisy at 2am coming in and were sprawled out very intoxicated in the bathroom for 45 mins approx even after being told we needed to use the bathroom. However this wasn't the hosts fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruno

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room is big, the towers were clean, pillows are low, the room was clean, however is really hot, the fan is not enough, for some reason there is too much noise at night. The shower was flooding, leaving the bathroom wet and smelly, and it is extremely small. Sharing the bathroom was a really bad experience as the check out is 10am, you will need to wake really early if you want to shower before leaving, I feel we shared the same bathroom as the owners. I asked the owner if we could check out a few minutes later than 10am, but the answer was No, even after explaining my situation I got no answer to my text message. I had to drop off the rented motorcycle before checking out and I got late because of the queue to use the bathroom and had to run back to do the check out at 10am, I just wanted a few minutes to organise myself instead of rushing back to get the luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are traveling during summer time DO NOT stay here. It is so uncomfortably hot. We assumed this facility would have AC - it definitely doesn’t. Putting this is the description would go a long way. The owner was nice and provided another fan but that honestly did nothing. The only window we could open was south facing (the hottest window), because we left it open we could hear the noisy trolly all night, we couldn’t use the blackout drapes otherwise we would suffocate from the heat. It was pretty miserable. Simple things could be better: like the coffee being really poor processed quality and not having a hand towel in the bathroom. There was no desk or laptop working area as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pulita un po' di rumore ferroviario ma dopo le 00.00 tutto tranquillo gentilezza cortesia pulita
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war gut ausgestattet und die Lage war gut. Die Türen waren sehr laut und es kann zu unangenehmen Situationen kommen, da nur ein Bad zur Verfügung steht.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

josefina

Disliked: Staff & service
Cumple con todo lo que necesitábamos, pero la atención creo que fue poco amable, le pregunté si podíamos dejar las maletas un tiempo extra y su respuesta no fue nada amigable, yo siempre pregunto con educación. Habían tazas de cafés en la pieza, una tenía una araña muerta y un poco sucias, las almohadas básicamente no eran almohadas, pero son detalles si buscas algo cómodo. La ubicación buena y de todas formas hacer el check in fue súper fácil, pero creo que el trato no fue el más gentil.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CAROLINA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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